LaSalle Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

LaSalle Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 14,804. It is the 52nd most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in LaSalle Parish is 38.6 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in LaSalle Parish is $67,077. This is 12% higher than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.5%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 7.6%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $137,200. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $208,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, LaSalle Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in LaSalle Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.3%. The Black or African American population (11.3%) is well below the state average of 30.8%.

Education

17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 26.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.4%.